Officers

The officers of the Eckington Civic Association for 2025 are:

President – Joe Bishop-Henchman
Vice Presidents – Dalton Mattson, Jeff Miccolis, Aleks Ontman, and Allison Vas
Treasurer – Sam Ungar
Communications Director – Vacant

ECA officers serve for one-year terms. If you have any questions about standing for office or would like a vacant role, please contact us at eckingtoncivic@gmail.com.

Below, please find the relevant portions of the ECA’s by-laws describing the role and duties of the officers.

Article IV – Officers and Organization

Section 1: The elected officers of the Association shall consist of: one President, between one and four Vice-Presidents, a Communications Director, and a Treasurer. The term of office for an elected position shall be one year, beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.

Section 2: The elected officers of the Association shall serve as the Executive Committee.

Section 3: Should the office of any officer of the Executive Committee become vacant by death, inability to serve, or resignation, at a date not more than three months prior to the general election, the Executive Committee shall have authority, in its discretion, to fill such vacancy for the period remaining until the annual election, unless otherwise designated in these Bylaws. All other vacancies may be filled for the unexpired term of an officer by an election which shall be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Sufficient notice shall be given to afford every opportunity for the entire membership to participate in the upcoming election.

Section 4: The President’s Duties.

The President serves as the convener of the association and presides over all ECA meetings.

(a) The President, with the input of the Executive Committee, set the agenda for meetings of the Association.

(b) The President, with the assistance of the Executive Committee, shall contact and coordinate speaker and guests at Association meetings.

(c) The President shall prepare final Association meeting agendas and forward to the Communications Director for posting on the Eckington listserv.

(d) The President or a designee shall attend ANC meetings when requested.

(e) The President, with the input of the Executive Committee, may deputize Vice Presidents to take primary responsibility for policy areas (e.g. public safety, development, public spaces, etc.).

(f) The President shall participate in the Civic Association’s spending decisions.

(g) The President shall provide for the continuity of the Association and the orderly transition to his or her successor.

(h) The President shall serve as an ex officio member of all committees.

(i) The President, with the input of the Executive Committee, shall appoint committee chairs and members.

(j) The President shall, with the input of the Executive Committee, develop policy statements, guidelines and procedures for the efficient operation and administration of the Association;

(k) The President shall:

(1) Cosign all checks or other papers requiring the payment of money;

(2) Sign or co-sign all agreements, documents, instruments, and matters that require the attest of the Association;

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Section 7: Vice-Presidential Duties.

(a) A Vice President may accept and assume responsibilities designated by the President.

(b) A Vice President shall assist the President in contacting and coordinating guest speakers for all Association meetings.

(d) A Vice President shall assist the President in providing for the continuity of the Association.

(e) With the approval of the President, a Vice President may serve as a representative of the Civic Association at public hearings, ANC meetings, and other events.

(f) A Vice President may perform such other duties as the President may request.

Section 8: The Communications Director’s Duties.

(a) The Communications Director is responsible for the recording and preparation of the minutes of all Civic Association meetings and for the email distribution of copies of the minutes to all other officers of the Eckington Civic Association for approval.

(b) The Communications Director shall post the Civic Association agenda for all meetings on the Eckington listserv at least three days in advance of each meeting.

(c) The Communications Director shall post the minutes of Association meetings to the Eckington listserv within seven days of a meeting.

(d) The Communications Director is responsible for maintaining records of all activities of the Association and serves as a central depository of copies of minutes and reports generated by the Association.

(e) The Communications Director may be responsible for drafting Association correspondence for ECA approval, i.e., letters of support/opposition, letters requesting information, etc.

(f) The Communications Director shall participate in Civic Association’s spending decisions.

(g) The Communications Director may perform such other duties as the President may request.

Section 9: The Treasurer.

(a) General Duties –

(1) The Treasurer shall participate in Civic Association’s spending decisions.

(2) The Treasurer shall maintain the Association’s account(s) on a calendar year basis, beginning January 1st and ending December 31st.

(3) The Treasurer shall prepare a check for all ECA-authorized expenditures.

(4) The Treasurer and the President’s signature shall be required on every draft or order drawn on the bank depository.

(5) The Treasurer may perform such other duties as the President may request.

(b) Special Duties – The Treasurer shall:

(1) Have the custody of its money and maintain a proper set of books of account.

(2) Maintain a checking account in the name of the Association, in a bank approved by the Executive Committee, and shall personally co-sign all checks or other papers requiring the payment of money.

(3) Make all disbursements by check, under such requirements as shall be determined by the Executive Committee.

(4) Perform all duties required by these Bylaws and other duties that are properly assigned by the Executive Committee.

(5) Sign all instruments of the Association whereupon the Treasurer’s signature or co-signature is required by the United States or District of Columbia law or by these Bylaws.

Section 10: The Executive Committee

(a) General Function – The Executive Committee shall manage, direct, control and administer the property, affairs and business of the Association and shall be and act as the custodian of its properties and interests, except such thereof as are placed in the custody and/or the administration of the Treasurer by the provisions of these Bylaws.

(b) Duties – The Executive Committee shall carry out all general policies and instructions that shall have been adopted at any meeting of the Association and, subject to such general policies and such instructions, shall act for and in behalf of the Association in all matters within its jurisdiction and do all things required and permitted by these Bylaws to carry out and press forward the objects and interests of the Association.

(c) Special Duties – Subject in each instance to the condition fixed in these Bylaws, the Executive Committee shall or may perform the following duties:

(1) Rules and Regulations – Establish and adopt rules and regulations supplementing these Bylaws, to govern the use of the property, name, affairs, meetings, and business of the Association.

(2) Meetings – Approve or fix the time of each meeting of the Association and the place for holding it, if such shall not have been fixed by the Association; and shall approve or fix the time and place of the meetings of its own.

(3) Funds and Gifts – Establish funds and accept gifts, bequests, and devises for and in behalf of the Association, under the conditions fixed in these Bylaws.

(4) Presidential Appointments – Approve the President’s appointments of committee chairs.

(5) President’s Council – Provide advice and counsel to the President in the development of annual programs and other official activities of the Association.

(6) Removal of Officers of Appointees – After one week’s notice to the person concerned, who shall be accorded the full privilege of a hearing before the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee, by written ballot, may remove any member of the Executive Committee or any member of any committee of the Association for refusal, neglect, or failure to perform the duties of his office or position. At least three votes in favor of such removal shall be required to make the same effective. The vacancy thus created shall be filled as provided by these Bylaws.

(d) Quorum – A quorum shall be necessary to transact any business of the Executive Committee. Not less than three shall constitute a quorum. In the absence of a quorum, those present may adjourn the meeting from day to day, or to a later date.

(e) Decisions – Every decision of the Executive Committee shall be by a majority of those present unless otherwise required by the Bylaws.